Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a serious safety concern for children nationwide. Every year, many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting kids at risk of injury or death. This bill aims to prevent these dangerous incidents by educating the public on the law and the potential consequences of ignoring a bus's stop signal.
If this bill becomes law, there will be a widespread effort to inform drivers, potentially leading to fewer accidents involving school buses and increased safety for children. If it doesn't pass, public awareness campaigns about this specific danger might remain localized or less comprehensive, potentially allowing dangerous behaviors to continue unchecked on a national scale.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a national public safety messaging campaign.
This establishes the core action of the bill, initiating a nationwide effort to educate the public.
PROVISION 02
The campaign will focus on increasing awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.
This specifies the critical safety issue the campaign aims to address, directly targeting a cause of accidents.
PROVISION 03
Requires the campaign to use various advertising methods including television, radio, social media, and "edge service" advertising.
This ensures the campaign reaches a broad audience through diverse media channels, maximizing its potential impact.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the campaign be national in scope, not limited to digital downloads or regional distribution.
This prevents the campaign from being narrowly focused and ensures a consistent message across the entire country.
PROVISION 05
Utilizes existing funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the campaign.
This means the bill does not require new funding authorizations, instead directing how existing funds should be used.
Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a serious safety concern for children nationwide. Every year, many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting kids at risk of injury or death. This bill aims to prevent these dangerous incidents by educating the public on the law and the potential consequences of ignoring a bus's stop signal.
If this bill becomes law, there will be a widespread effort to inform drivers, potentially leading to fewer accidents involving school buses and increased safety for children. If it doesn't pass, public awareness campaigns about this specific danger might remain localized or less comprehensive, potentially allowing dangerous behaviors to continue unchecked on a national scale.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a national public safety messaging campaign.
This establishes the core action of the bill, initiating a nationwide effort to educate the public.
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The campaign will focus on increasing awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.
This specifies the critical safety issue the campaign aims to address, directly targeting a cause of accidents.
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Requires the campaign to use various advertising methods including television, radio, social media, and "edge service" advertising.
This ensures the campaign reaches a broad audience through diverse media channels, maximizing its potential impact.
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Mandates that the campaign be national in scope, not limited to digital downloads or regional distribution.
This prevents the campaign from being narrowly focused and ensures a consistent message across the entire country.
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Utilizes existing funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the campaign.
This means the bill does not require new funding authorizations, instead directing how existing funds should be used.
GLOSSARY
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Secretary of Transportation
The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation, responsible for overseeing federal transportation policies and programs.
Public safety messaging campaign
An organized effort to communicate important safety information to the general public, often through advertisements and public service announcements.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58)
A major law passed in 2021 that provides funding for various infrastructure projects across the United States, including roads, bridges, and public transit.
Illegal passing of stopped school buses
The act of driving past a school bus while its stop arm is extended and its red lights are flashing, indicating children are getting on or off, which is against the law in all states.
Edge service advertising
Advertising delivered through digital services that are closer to the end-user, often related to internet service providers or content delivery networks.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
MAR 25, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 25, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 25, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.